Speedy T.Y. Hilton closing in on one of most productive rookie seasons in Colts history

11:02 AM,
Dec. 21, 2012

Indianapolis Colts T.Y. Hilton,#13, runs by the tackle attempt by Tennessee Titans Jordan Babineaux,#26, in the first half of their game Sunday, December 9, 2012, afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. Matt Kryger / The Star

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Five years before the Indianapolis Colts traded up to get T.Y. Hilton in the third round of the 2012 draft, the wide receiver faced a momentous decision.

He had reduced his college options to Florida International and West Virginia. He was stuck, so he did the prudent thing. He sought the sage counsel of a loved one.

Hilton put FIU and West Virginia caps on a bed with his son, 'Quis, then 1. 'Quis crawled to the FIU cap. Hilton reshuffled. Quis crawled to the FIU cap. Hilton reshuffled. 'Quis would not be dissuaded. Eight consecutive times he made the same stubborn choice. ...